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contribute

[kuhn-trib-yoot] / kənˈtrɪb jut /




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Heat waves, low rainfall, and droughts contribute to the intensification of these violent fire seasons.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Zinc oxide is widely used in mineral sunscreen because it blocks UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging, as well as UVB rays, which cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Workers ages 50–59 and 64 and older can contribute up to $80,000, while those ages 60–63 can contribute up to $83,250, if their plan allows.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

But he had yet to contribute at the plate, going 0 for 9.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

These 500 people are now reminded of this and told that in order to continue to receive this valuable information for the seventh week they must each contribute $500.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

He also contributes to the sports section, and has covered the London 2012, Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

It contributes to emotional state, digestion, sleep, memory, and blood clotting.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

"We're asking for a plan that really contributes to a sustainable future for the port."

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

“This company is the second largest taxpayer in the state of California and as such contributes very largely to the funds of the university,” he lectured Berkeley’s research dean, A. O. Leuschner.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Video from Thursday shows Jackie engaged in an aerial fight with the younger eagles, which “could have contributed a little bit to what was going on with Jackie and why she wasn’t flying,” Voisard said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Da Ponte created a streamlined version of the piece; his son Luigi contributed the English translation that Teatro Nuovo used for its projected titles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The Briton's remarks are a reference to the series of issues he has suffered this year that have contributed to Antonelli's lead.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

It may also illuminate some of the ancient chemical steps that eventually contributed to the emergence of life on Earth.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Guinea pigs may have contributed a trypanosome infection like Chagas’ disease or leishmaniasis to our catalog of woes, but that’s uncertain.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

A jury inquest found her "treatment and trauma" throughout her dealings with mental health services, which included a stay at "chaotic and unsafe" West Lane Hopsital in Middlesbrough, were "contributing factors to her death".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Turkey had been part of the multinational program contributing to the development and construction of the F-35.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

He had to climbdown from the changes, contributing to his unpopularity.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

If you are setting money aside for taxes, contributing to an emergency fund, and paying down debt, you’ll likely feel less anxiety about spending on nonessentials, and your financial decisions won’t feel like a gamble.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

They talked on for a while, contributing reminiscences and offering suggestions as to what might have become of Grumman, though most of them thought he was probably dead.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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